2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · YU05 USO
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 169,072 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU05 USO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 169,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YU05 USO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (YU05 USO) between January 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YU05 USO Mileage History
- 31/01/200837,998 mi
- 29/01/200952,535 mi+14,537 mi
- 29/01/200952,535 mi
- 27/01/201067,598 mi+15,063 mi
- 25/01/201181,327 mi+13,729 mi
- 15/03/201182,462 mi+1,135 mi
- 16/03/201182,464 mi+2 mi
- 17/02/201286,346 mi+3,882 mi
- 23/02/201391,810 mi+5,464 mi
- 08/03/201497,138 mi+5,328 mi
- 11/03/2015102,266 mi+5,128 mi
- 10/03/2016108,324 mi+6,058 mi
- 14/04/2016108,384 mi+60 mi
- 14/02/2017111,609 mi+3,225 mi
- 14/02/2017111,609 mi
- 09/02/2018119,058 mi+7,449 mi
- 20/02/2019132,808 mi+13,750 mi
- 08/02/2020137,248 mi+4,440 mi
- 05/02/2021141,539 mi+4,291 mi
- 21/01/2022144,266 mi+2,727 mi
- 20/01/2023151,142 mi+6,876 mi
- 15/03/2024158,284 mi+7,142 mi
- 19/03/2024158,284 mi
- 27/01/2025162,734 mi+4,450 mi
- 27/01/2025162,734 mi
- 19/01/2026169,066 mi+6,332 mi
- 21/01/2026169,072 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,292 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- 2.7 TDV6 Timing Chain and Oil Pump FailureSerious
The timing belt tensioner bolts to the oil pump casing on pre-2007 models. The casing cracks, causing belt slip and catastrophic engine damage. Spun crankshaft bearings are also common from oil starvation.
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